Hand Diaphragm Primer
Hand Diaphragm Primer Pump
The Hand Diaphragm Primer Pump (DP) is an air pump that creates vacuum suction in a centrifugal pump priming line and pulls water up into the pump to prime it. These centrifugal pump primers are popular for their portability and simplicity.
Protek Specialty Diaphragm Primer Models: DP5, DP7, and DP9
The DP primer has a flapper check valve in the diaphragm and a disk check valve at the bottom of the unit. Air flows through the bottom check valve on the diaphragm up stroke then through the diaphragm valve on the down stroke. Diaphragm is actuated through a connecting rod eyebolt attached to a fulcrum handle bracket.
The Protek Specialty DIAPHRAGM PRIMER PUMPS are centrifugal pump primers, ideal for use in irrigation, firefighting, liquid extraction, and fluid distribution applications.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
- Attach primer to centrifugal pump or skid.
- Use non-collapsible hose or flexible tubing to connect primer suction inlet to pump.
- Install cut-off valve between the primer suction inlet and pump.
- Close cut-off valve immediately after priming.
- Make sure primer drain valve is closed.
- A cut-off valve should be used at the pump discharge to prevent air from being drawn through the discharge line while priming.
- Attach primer to centrifugal pump or skid.
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MAINTENANCE
- Remove any debris under the diaphragm after each use.
- Clear all fluids from inside the unit after each use.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If DP is not priming the pump, check the following: - Make sure drain cock is closed.
- Inspect check valve for blockage and free movement.
- Check suction side for air leaks.
- Connecting hoses should be straight and clear of debris.
- Call Protek Technical Support for additional help.
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Hand Diaphragm Primer – Parts
Handle W/ Bracket Assembly – #D0047 PART # DESCRIPTION D0093 Handle Bracket (Includes 2 Clevis Pin Assemblies & Thumb Screw) D0095 Handle with Grip Assembly (See Above Chart) REPAIR KITS D05RK , D07RK , D09RK PART# DESCRIPTION D0004 Check Valve (Disk) D0054, D0058, D0061 Diaphragm D0303 (DP5 only) Diaphragm Plate (2 req.) D0340 Drain Valve X0D04 ¼-20 x 1″ Bolt (4 Req’d) X0D10 ³/8″ Flat Washer (2 req.) X0D11 Jam Nut (2 Req.) X0D12 ¼-20 Self Locking Nut (4 Req.) PRIMER SELECTION CHART PRIMER PIPE SIZE DP5 2”, 3”, 4” DP7 4”, 5”, 6” DP9 6”, 8”, or Larger PRIMER CAPACITY CHART # of Strokes to Prime Through 25’ of 4” Suction # of Strokes to Prime Through 25’ of 6” Suction # of Strokes to Prime Through 25’ of 8” Suction PRIMER 5” HG 10” HG 15” HG 5” HG 10” HG 15” HG 5” HG 10” HG 15” HG DP5 10 27 55 DP7 6 15 32 12 33 65 DP9 4 9 20 10 23 45 17 37 77 * Hg = Inches of Mercury